How to get the address of someone in basic training

Do you know someone who is headed to basic training? Basic training is a challenging time, and mail call is something every recruit looks forward to. This is your guide for their mailing address and letter ideas.

Below is the address format for each basic training location to send your letter.

Basic Training Mailing Address

There are four Army basic training locations. Army basic training is 10 weeks, but if your trainee is going to OSUT, their training can range from 12-16 weeks. Letters are a great way to help keep your trainee motivated and connected to friends and family. To learn more about sending letters to your trainee at basic training, click here.

Fort Jackson Mailing Address

Fort Jackson Address Format | Sample Address

PVT Last Name, First Name
# PLT (COMPANY) CO, #-## IN BN
STREET ADDRESS
Fort Jackson, SC 29207-####

PVT Doe, Jane R.
4th PLT ECHO CO 1-13 IN BN
5482 JACKSON BLVD
FORT JACKSON,, SC 29207-6100

Fort Benning Mailing Address

Fort Benning Address Format | Sample Address

Rank Last name, First name
Roster Number X (if provided) Co X-XX Inf Regt
Street address
Fort Benning, GA 31905-####

PVT Doe, Jane R.
RN 150 1ST PLT B CO 2-10th INF REGT
9000 KINSMAN DR
FORT BENNING, GA 31905-5919

Fort Knox Mailing Address

Fort Knox Address Format | Sample Address

Rank Last name, First name
# PLT (Company) Co X-XXth INF REGT
## Rhineland Street
Fort Knox, KY 40121-####

PVT Doe, Jane R.
1ST PLT B CO 2-10th INF REGT
24 RHINELAND STREET
FORT KNOX, KY 40121-5117

Fort Leonard Wood Mailing Address

Fort Leonard Address Format | Sample Address

Rank Last name, First name
X Company 1/## IN BN Platoon (#)
495 Iowa Avenue, Unit #
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473-####

PVT Doe, Jane
A Company, 1/48TH IN BN Platoon 1
495 Iowa Avenue, Unit 13
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473-8958

Fort Sill Mailing Address

Fort Sill Address Format | Sample Address

Rank Last Name, First Name
X Battery, 1-X FA Battalion # PLT
#### Street Address
Fort Sill, OK 73503-####

PVT Doe, Jane R.
B BTRY 1-79TH FA BN 4TH PLT
9000 ROTHWELL STREET
FORT SILL, OK 73503-3224

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Marine Corps Boot Camp Mailing Addresses

Marine Corps boot camp has two locations, MCRD San Diego in California and MCRD Parris Island in South Carolina. Marine boot camp is 12 weeks and your recruit will need all the love, support, and motivation to help them get through the challenges that lie ahead. To learn more about sending letters to Marine boot camp, click here.

MCRD San Diego Mailing Address

MCRD San Diego Mailing Address | Sample Address

RECRUIT First Name, Last Name
#(st, nd, rd) BN “Company” Platoon ####
##### Midway Avenue
San Diego CA 92140-####

RCT Doe, John
1ST RTBN A CO PLT 1000
38001 MIDWAY AVE
SAN DIEGO, CA. 92140-5670

MCRD Parris Island Mailing Address

MCRD Parris Island Mailing Address | Sample Address

RECRUIT First Name, Last Name
#(st, nd, rd) BN “Company Name” Platoon ####
Box #####
Parris Island, SC 29905-####

RCT Doe, John
1ST RTBN A CO PLT 1000
BOX 16945
PARRIS ISLAND, SC 29905-6945

Navy Boot Camp Mailing Address

Recruits joining the Navy will go to boot camp at RTC Great Lakes in Illinois, which is 10 weeks. Send your recruit encouragement to keep their spirits up and help them push to graduation. For ideas on what to write to your recruit, click here.

Great Lakes Address Format | Great Lakes Sample Address

SR Last Name, First Name, Middle Initial
Ship ### Div ###
#### Street/Drive
Great Lakes, IL 60088-XXXX

SR Doe, John R
SHIP 7 DIV 341
3405 SAILOR DRIVE
GREAT LAKES, IL 60088-3401

Navy Boot Camp Ship Addresses

Ship 2 | Ship 3 | Ship 4

3600 Ohio Street
Great Lakes, IL
60088-3156

3600 Ohio Street
Great Lakes, IL
60088-3156

3600 Ohio Street
Great Lakes, IL
60088-7103

Ship 5 | Ship 6 | Ship 7

3610 Illinois Street
Great Lakes, IL
60088-3118

3510 Illinois Street
Great Lakes, IL
60088-3119

3405 Sailor Drive
Great Lakes, IL
60088-3401

Ship 9 | Ship 10 | Ship 11

3415 Sailor Drive
Great Lakes, IL
60088-3515

3425 Sailor Drive
Great Lakes, IL
60088-3425

3505 Sailor Drive
Great Lakes, IL
60088-3505

Ship 12 | Ship 13

3515 Sailor Drive
Great Lakes, IL
60088-3515

3420 Sailor Drive
Great Lakes, IL
60088-3520

Ship 14 | Ship 17

3410 Sailor Drive
Great Lakes, IL
60088-3510

2705 Kansas Street
Great Lakes, IL
60088-3140

Air Force Basic Training Mailing Address

Air Force and Space Force basic training, located at Joint Base San Antonio – Lackland, are 8 1/2 weeks. Sending letters is a great way to stay connected. For more information on what to write to your trainee and how, click here.

Air Force Basic Training Mailing Address | Sample Address

AB Last Name, First Name, Middle Initial
### TRS / FLT ###
1320 Truemper Street
JBSA Lackland AFB, TX 78236-####

AB Doe, John R
322 TRS/FLT 150
1320 TRUEMPER STREET
JBSA LACKLAND AFB, TX 78236-5570

Space Force Basic Training Mailing Address

Space Force Basic Training Mailing Address

Sample Address

SPC 1 Last Name, First Name
535 TRS/FLT ###
1320 Truemper Street
JBSA Lackland AFB, TX 78236-####

SPC 1 Doe, John
535 TRS/FLT 245
1320 TRUEMPER ST
JBSA LACKLAND AFB, TX 78236-6096

Coast Guard Boot Camp Mailing Address

Coast Guard boot camp takes place in Cape May, NJ. Boot camp is 8 weeks and recruits will learn about all that it takes to be a Coast Guardsman. To help you support and motivate your recruit during training, we’ve created a list of topics to write about in your letters.

Coast Guard Boot Camp Mailing Address | Sample Address

SR (Last Name, First Initial)
X Company Class XXX
1 Munro Avenue
Cape May, NJ 08204

SR Doe, John
ALPHA CO CLASS 205
1 MUNRO AVE
CAPE MAY, NJ 08204